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Brown sugar vs. Custard apple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between brown sugar and custard apple

  • Brown sugar has more calcium; however, custard apple is richer in vitamin C, vitamin B6, fiber, vitamin B2, potassium, and vitamin B1.
  • Custard apple covers your daily vitamin C needs 21% more than brown sugar.
  • Custard apple has 3 times less calcium than brown sugar. Brown sugar has 83mg of calcium, while custard apple has 30mg.
  • Brown sugar has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of brown sugar is 71, while the glycemic index of custard apple is 54.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Sugars, brown and Custard-apple, (bullock's-heart), raw.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 25% 12% 27% 16% 0.82% 1.7% 3.7% 8.3% 6.5%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 9% 34% 27% 0% 0% 9% 0.52% 0% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +176.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +187.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +425%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.7%
~equal in Iron ~0.71mg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.1% 7.9% 9.5% 0% 0% 0.75% 1.3%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 64% 0.67% 0% 0% 20% 23% 9.4% 8.1% 51% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +439%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.135mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
2% 25% 72%
Protein: 1.7 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 25.2 g
Water: 71.5 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +289.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1316.7%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +5235.8%
Contains more OtherOther +122.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Brown sugar Custard apple
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown sugar Custard apple DV% diff.
Carbs 98.09g 25.2g 24%
Vitamin C 0mg 19.2mg 21%
Calories 380kcal 101kcal 14%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.221mg 14%
Fiber 0g 2.4g 10%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.1mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.08mg 7%
Potassium 133mg 382mg 7%
Calcium 83mg 30mg 5%
Copper 0.047mg 5%
Manganese 0.064mg 3%
Protein 0.12g 1.7g 3%
Vitamin B3 0.11mg 0.5mg 2%
Magnesium 9mg 18mg 2%
Phosphorus 4mg 21mg 2%
Selenium 1.2µg 2%
Saturated fat 0g 0.231g 1%
Sodium 28mg 4mg 1%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Fats 0g 0.6g 1%
Net carbs 98.09g 22.8g N/A
Iron 0.71mg 0.71mg 0%
Sugar 97.02g N/A
Zinc 0.03mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.135mg 0%
Folate 1µg 0%
Choline 2.3mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.007mg 0%
Lysine 0.037mg 0%
Methionine 0.004mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brown sugar Custard apple
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Brown sugar
14%
Custard apple
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Brown sugar
9%
Custard apple

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Custard apple
Custard apple is lower in Sugar (difference - 97.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Custard apple
Custard apple contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Custard apple
Custard apple is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.231g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/nutrients
  2. Custard apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171725/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.